Northern Governors and CAN Mourn Islamic Cleric Who Saved 200+ Christians
The Northern Governors and Christian Association of Nigeria mourned the death of Sheikh Abdullahi Abubakar, a Plateau Islamic cleric who saved 262 Christians during a violent attack in 2018. Governor Yahaya praised Abubakar's courage and selfless leadership, transcending religious boundaries.
The late cleric's commitment to peace earned him international recognition. The Christian community and the entire Muslim-Christian population in Plateau State benefited from his exemplary leadership.
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